International law firm Duane Morris & Selvam established its Vietnamese office in Ho Chi Minh City. The firm represents clients including multinational corporations with operations in Asia, as well as businesses seeking to establish investments in Asia. It also can leverage its global platform to facilitate Asia-based companies' entry into markets in the US, Latin America, the UK and beyond.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is experienced in banking, M&A and project development.

The banking team advised clients on a broad range of matters, from large acquisitions and international bond issuances and syndications to regulatory advice in relation to blockchain-based securities trading and a major digital transformation project for a leading Vietnamese commercial bank.

In the M&A area, the firm has established a strong presence in consumer-facing sectors such as tourism, food and beverage, media and entertainment, and retail and luxury goods.

The firm is particularly known for major power projects involving clean and renewable energy.

Key clients

Key clients include DBS, Bank of Singapore, Vietnam International Bank, JP Morgan, Saint-Gobain, APU Educational Development, City Garden, DatViet VAC Media Entertainment Group, Tan Hung Industrial Zone Joint Stock and Sungrow Power.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Project development

“This firm closely worked with the relevant authorities to obtain our licence in time.”

Restructuring

“Very commercial mindset; creativity, problem solving.”